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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: James Lykens #3510 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles

Consistency with Strong Mid-Race Gains James Lykens demonstrated a strong performance at the 2026 Bay to Breakers, showcasing consistent pacing throughout the race. Starting with an 11:36 min/mile pace for the first two miles, James maintained this pace up to the third mile before increasing his speed. From miles 4 to 7, James progressively improved his splits, with a notable adjustment from 11:23 min/mile at mile 4 to an impressive 9:12 min/mile at mile 6, navigating Hayes Hill. Overall, James completed the 12K race in 1:18:41, with an average pace of 10:33 min/mile. He finished 711th in his division (M30-39) and 2142nd in his gender category. His participation contributed to Team LinkedIn's efforts. For future races, continuing to build on the acceleration demonstrated between miles 4 and 6 could further enhance performance.